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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,701.92, 35,449.44 and 16,261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,701.92, 35,449.44 and 16,261.28 is: 22,428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,701.92 : 35,449.44 = 16,261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,701.92/35,449.44 = 16,261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,701.92x = 35,449.44 × 16,261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,701.92x = 576,453,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,453,269.68/25,701.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,428.41

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